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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
3
Rice becomes staple due to wartime needs. Robert H. Moulton explains why rice suits soldiers and civilians, notes California’s rise in production, outlines field layout, irrigation, flooding, harvesting, milling, and polishing processes, and cites imports and demand.
An Allied aviator, descending near German posts, faced a cavalry patrol and steered his plane along the ground toward the riders. He lifted just above their heads and sped past as bullets whistled, escaping unscathed with the craft unharmed.
A Chinese conference reports growing Christian influence and increased activity among Mohammedans who are promoting Koran study, school improvements, and defensive measures to protect their faith.
Sidney Peterson saved three women swept out by undertow at Oak Street in Chicage while life saver duties began. The incident followed reports of volunteers forming a profitless American Aviation corps and other wartime acts across Illinois.
Readings from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta point to an excellent 1917 crop with good weather and advanced grain stalls. Farmers, debt free, expect strong returns and higher land values as homesteading expands, aided by Hoover and Hanna urging economy and food rationing to support Allied needs.
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